Patrick
Racing and inexpensive are precise opposites! About the least expensive
I can think of is a spec class such as SCCA's Spec Rx-7 class which
severly restricts the expensive and trick modifications. Still, safety
and handling improvements, racing tires, and a sound motor and chassis
will set you back $6-7,000.00. Sure, you can cut corners, how much do
you like breaking down and not finishing the race, or how much do you
enjoy being easily beaten by other competitors who have invested to the
limit of the rules not only for safety and reliability, but performance
too?
I don't think there is a Spec class for Spitfires, except perhaps in
VTR. SCCA production racing is way, way more expensive than my example
above, $35-50000 just to build a reasonable car!? Most vintage groups
use some version of period accurate SCCA rules, so probably not a great
deal of savings there, with the possible exception of vintage stock
classes. Still, you'll need the minimum safety, reliability mods,
figure $3500.
My last thougt, if you want to race, go for it. But, be realistic,
budget at least for the minimum of safety and reliability, then try to
budget for the performance mods the class you pick will allow.
Otherwise I don't think you 'll enjoy racing much. Wow, almost forgot,
personal gear, driving suit, helmet, gloves, etc, etc, all required by
just about all wheel to wheel racing organizations. Another $750 or so!
Good Luck
Robert
Bowen, Patrick A RP2 wrote, in part:
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> As such I am looking
> at building an inexpensive race car (very inexpensive).
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> Patrick Bowen
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